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Lot #6066
Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Participant Badges form Wrestling, Swimming, Athletics, Field Hockey, and Fencing

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Description

Group of five bronze badges issued for the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics, measuring 33 mm x 48 mm, designed by Mainos-Taucher Ltd. in Finland and minted by Stabilimenti Artistici Fiorentini, Italy. The bronze badges feature a partially enameled design of the Helsinki Olympic stadium tower with rings and raised text, "1952, XV Olympia, Helsinki Helsingfors." Multicolored ribbons suspended from each badge are marked with the event in French and Finnish: "Miekkallu Escrime" [Fencing], "Yleisurheilu Athletisme" [Athletics], "Paini Lutte Entaineur" [Wrestling], "Maahockey Hockey sur Gazon Technicien" [Field Hockey Technician], and "Uinti Natation" [Swimming].

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympic Memorabilia
  • Dates: #657 - Ended January 19, 2023